Month: July 2013

The Electrification Coalition has released a new report titled the “State of the Plug-in Electric Vehicle Market.” Among the highlights of the report: More than 110,000 PEVs have been sold in the US since January 2011 The uptake rate of PEVs between 2011 and 2013 has been nearly three times what is was for[…]

The US Department of Energy recently launched their eGallon website allowing the public to easily compare the costs of fueling a vehicle with electricity compared to a vehicle which uses gasoline. The site explains why the tool is useful: “The cost of driving an EV depends on the cost of electricity, which is measured in[…]

July 12, 2013 A small but enthusiastic crowd was on hand yesterday to celebrate the inauguration of car2go’s new fleet of all-electric vehicles in Chula Vista. Fifteen smart fortwo, all-electric vehicles paraded down Third Avenue in downtown Chula Vista to mark the occasion. Mayor Cheryl Cox welcomed car2go and said the new electric cars were[…]

Here are some articles about what’s been happening with some alternative fuels in the last week. For fuel cells, GM and Honda announced they would collaborate on fuel cell development (NY Times) while Toyota hopes to repeat its Prius success with fuel cells – Toyota to offer fuel cell vehicle in 2015 (SF Chronicle). As[…]

Westport, a leader in natural gas engines, has just announced its next free webinar aimed at helping fleets shift to using natural gas. This looks to be a potentially beneficial hour for any fleet manager considering making the switch to natural gas vehicles. Westport’s email announcement states: “Making the Shift to Natural Gas: Best Practices[…]

A recent article in the Voice of San Diego looks at the challenges facing algal fuels and renewables even as local company Cellana signs a big deal with Finnish oil company. Some of the highlights: Investments in clean energy companies down 55% since 2004 Algal fuel still costs roughly twice what fossil fuels cost Cellana[…]